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Maryland Constitution not specific on removal of a sheriff from office

April 12, 2023
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The Maryland Constitution is not specific on whether and how a sheriff can be removed from office. The constitution doesn’t explicitly outline how a Maryland sheriff can be removed from office, but a broad provision could be interpreted to allow for the impeachment of a sheriff, according to a Maryland attorney general opinion.

 

Article Source: Frederick News-Post

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